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EMPIRE: The Musical, is getting ready to premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!

Check out photos from Hell's Kitchen's Tony Awards after party.

Actor Donald Sutherland has passed away. Learn more about Sutherland's life and work.

Following the 77th Annual Awards, the cast recordings for Merrily We Roll Along and The Outsiders have seen a major increase in streaming. The New Broadway Cast of Merrily We Roll Along has seen a 345% increase in streams in the U.S. on Spotify, while streams of “Stay Gold” from The Outsiders saw a 90% increase on Spotify in the U.S.

Just last summer, Lauren A. Marchand's world was turned upside down when she was named a winner at the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards. As the 102 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2024 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with Lauren to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants. 

In this video, meet he extraordinarily talented and thoughtful theater enthusiast, Leana Rae Concepcion who made her debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical Revival hit, Merrily We Roll Along, this past year. In this insightful episode, Leana shares invaluable lessons learned from working alongside her co-star, Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe, and what it was like to understudy and bring the dynamic character of “Beth” to life for the first time in front of an audience.

In a rare move for the industry, the national touring production of Annie will switch from Non-Equity to equity status this fall. The Non-Equity tour played its final performance last month in Portland, OR.

A new block of tickets is now on sale for the hit Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby, starring Tony Award-nominated Broadway sensations Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada.

From Lady of the Lake to starlet of the red carpet- Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Tony nominee for her stellar performance in Spamalot, was all glitz and glam on Sunday night for the 77th Annual Tony Awards. 

Pre-Existing Condition, written by Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland and directed by Maria Dizzia just celebrated opening night at the Connelly Theater in the intimate 60-seat Upstairs space. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play.

Rolling Stone has just published a new report chronicling the continuing journey of Prince's hit film Purple Rain to the stage. It was previously announced that the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s film and album is scheduled to take place in Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, MN, in Spring 2025.

All new invitation-only presentations will be hosted of developmental works featuring Broadway talent. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Cynthia Erivo stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday to discuss some of her latest projects, including her turn as Elphaba in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked. Erivo will also be appearing in the Lincoln Center concert production of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music as the character of Petra later this month. Watch the interview now!

Tickets will go on sale next week for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. The general public will have access beginning Wednesday, June 26 at 10am EST. 

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, starring alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively, for a 12-week limited engagement.

BroadwayWorld has your first listen to an all new track from the upcoming album, Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg. 'Little Boy Blue' is performed by Colin Donnell, and based on a poem by Eugene Field.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/20/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Doyle's auction of the Collection of Stephen Sondheim on June 18, 2024 drew a worldwide audience of fans and collectors who sent prices soaring throughout the sale, and all 454 lots offered were sold.

All new photos have been released from “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Check out the photos here!

It has been announced that Sir Ian McKellen will not return to Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London after he suffered a fall during a performance earlier this week.

Jonathan Groff's Tony Award acceptance speech for Merrily We Roll Along has been making waves across the internet for its touching nature. His mentor Sue Fisher has spoken out about Groff's shoutout and his Tony win.

Is an immersive production of The Phantom of the Opera coming to New York? A casting notice for 'POTO, LLC' is seeking performers for an off-Broadway contract with a list of characters that reads exactly like those from Andrew Lloyd Webber's recently closed musical - which was an institution on Broadway for decades.

Performers included: Hilary Fisher ('What Baking Can Do'), Dorcas Leung ('No One Else'), Happy McPartlin ('Never Enough'), Alex Benoit ('Leave the Light On'), Kim Onah ('White Boys'), Charlie Webb ('Barrett's Song'), Carson Stewart ('I Chose Right'), and Juliette Ojeda ('Saving All My Love for You'), with up and comers Rae Martinez ('I'm a Star), Daniel Peters ('Moving Too Fast') and Cayla Rose ('The Girl in 14G').

BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!

This time, the reader question was: There are several new Broadway productions coming this summer. What is the history of shows opening between June and August?